A popular brand of trail mix has been recalled over a potential health risk to customers with a soy or wheat allergy. According to a press release issued on Thursday, Ferris Coffee & Nut Co, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is recalling a single lot of Frederik's by Meijer Vanilla Bourbon Trail Mix because it may contain wheat and soy, two ingredients that are not listed on the label. This issue poses the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction for individuals who are allergic to soy or wheat.
Details of the Recall
The recall was initiated after Ferris Coffee & Nut Co discovered that wheat and soy-containing chocolate-covered pretzel balls were placed in the trail mix bags instead of the listed bourbon-flavored caramels. A subsequent investigation found that the problem was due to “a temporary breakdown in the production and packaging processes at Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.,” as noted in the press release. Production of the trail mix has been suspended until the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Ferris Coffee & Nut Co confirm that the issue has been resolved.
Product Identification
The affected product comes in nine-ounce black bags and was distributed to Meijer stores in six states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The trail mix can be identified by the lot number 6069-1 and expiration date of December 10, 2026, located on the back of the bag. While no illnesses have been reported to date, customers are urged to discard the recalled snack immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Allergen Information
Soy and wheat are identified as two of the nine major food allergens in the U.S., along with eggs, milk, tree nuts, fish, Crustacean shellfish, peanuts, and sesame. Allergic reactions to these foods can vary from hives and lip swelling to severe, life-threatening symptoms known as anaphylaxis, which may involve fatal respiratory problems and shock.
Other Recent Recalls
This trail mix recall is just one of several recent issues affecting consumers. Earlier this month, Wawa recalled a select lot of its 16-ounce pint beverages, including Lemon Iced Tea, Diet Lemon Iced Tea, Diet Lemonade, and Fruit Punch. The impacted drinks, sold at Wawa stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia, may contain an undeclared milk allergen, posing an allergy risk for certain consumers. Meanwhile, Schreiber Foods, Inc., based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, recalled 144 cups of its Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread for Einstein Bros. Bagels last month. The six-ounce spreads were incorrectly labeled as “Plain,” posing the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction to consumers allergic to almonds. Affected spreads were distributed to Einstein Bros. Bagel locations in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming.
